Plastic Waste is Harming our Sea Creatures
There is a point in the Pacific Ocean that is called the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.” This area is completely infested with little tiny pieces of plastic that can be as small as a fingernail. This infestation of plastic is causing damages to occur to the animals as well as adaptations of the animals to [...]
Hybrid Cars: What’s the Deal?
So What Exactly Is A Hybrid Car? I must admit to having not been too clued up on the concept of hybrids until very recently. However, when I made the decision to trade in my ‘old faithful’ (after it broke down on my way to school for the second month in a row), I decided [...]
Small Green Steps for Busy Folks
For some, Earth Day can be a bit like New Year’s Eve. On New Year’s Eve, most people make some sort of resolution for the year – something like “I’m going to lose weight,” or “I’m going to spend more time with my family.” Some people end up making good on those resolutions, but many [...]
Amazing Creations from Recycled Shipping Containers
There’s a popular trend gathering momentum around the world, and it’s all about upcycling the steel shipping containers seen crossing our oceans and rolling past our railroad crossings on a daily basis. Instead of piling up in shipping graveyards, these simple yet noble structures are making their way into the heartbeat of our cities. The [...]
Going Green with Decor for Spring
Have you noticed the birds singing outside? Perhaps it feels a bit warmer outside? Spring has returned again and with it, the perfect chance to bring in some cooler and lighter shades to your home. There are so many ways to “Springify” your home with colors, light, and design. Here are a few ideas to [...]
‘Eco’ is a Buzzword you can Also Apply to Your Dating Strategy
With modern technology you can be matched with someone based not just on obvious things like age, location or faith but also on your compatibility of interests. More and more people are becoming interested in environmental issues so it could be that you are looking for a mate who will share your passion for the [...]
Eco-Friendly Décor
Have you ever watched George of the Jungle, a comedy starring a buff Brendan Fraser of about fifteen years ago? It’s a movie about George, a human who was raised in the jungle (from baby to adulthood) by apes and among other animals. The silly / sweet storyline involves an adorable blonde lady from the [...]
Parks Deliver Huge Boosts In Property Values For Cities
Building Parks to Improve Property Values In the wake of devastated financial and housing markets, America’s cities have experienced an increase in vacant properties. Whether via foreclosures or shrinking populations, these properties are what is left after the burst bubble of the construction boom of the mid-2000s. With vacant properties come other problems: increased crime, [...]
5 Ways to Implement Sustainability in your Business
Making a commitment to increased sustainability in a business will often start with a number of basic steps. Most companies are already conscious that cost-saving measures can go hand-in-hand with increased sustainability. In addition to cutting expenses, however, a move toward sustainability can be good for both the environment and the bottom-line. Marketing that emphasizes [...]
Greener Living-How to Repair, Recycle And Reuse Your Washing Machine
Most of us recycle our rubbish, and we often give our clothes to charity shops, but when we have washing machine problems, our washing machine often ends up at the tip; even when it’s easy to repair. So if you want to reduce your impact on the environment, don’t ditch the washer/drier – repair, recycle [...]